Belt Testing
And Champions Ceremony
Belt Testing & Champions Ceremony
June 5–6 (Revised due to water damage closure))
Who is Testing
- Tiger Cubs
- Color Belts (White through Red)
- Black Belts
Full Uniform Week for Classes
June 1–June 5
No Regular Lessons
June 5–6
All regular classes are paused due to Belt Testing and Champions Ceremonies.
Belt Testing is an important part of every student’s martial arts journey. It’s a chance to demonstrate skills, earn the next belt, and celebrate progress.
Tiger Cubs (Ages 4-5)
Tiger Cubs follow a unique belt testing format that includes both their Belt Testing and Champions Ceremony on the same evening.
Here’s how it works:
- Cubs arrive ready to test at their scheduled time.
- After their testing, Cubs are awarded their new belts during a brief Champions Ceremony.
Juniors, Teens, and Adults
All other ranks follow a traditional format with Belt Testing and belt presentations handled separately:
- Students will complete their Belt Testing on one day.
- Juniors students will attend a special Champions Ceremony a few days later where students are recognized and awarded their new belts.
- Teens and Adults below Black Belt will be presented their new belts during class at their next scheduled class after testing.
- All Black Belt students (Juniors, Teens, and Adults) will be recognized and awarded their new belts during a special
Black Belt Champions Ceremony.
Belt Testing Schedule
IMPORTANT: Come to the time for the belt you are wearing, not the one you are testing for.
ON TIME POLICY: Students arriving late for Testing will not be allowed to test and will be issued a "No Pass/Goal Incomplete" as their final score.
BELT TESTING UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT: Students not in proper attire or who do not have required gear will not be permitted to test and will be issued a “NO PASS/GOAL INCOMPLETE” as a final score.
BELT TESTING SCHEDULE:
UPDATE—MAY 24, 2026:
Because of closures due to the water damage we received, we have pushed back our Belt Testing schedule for all students except Black Belts:
Here’s the revised testing schedule:
- Early Testing (all ranks & ages): Saturday, May 30 at 12:10 PM
- Primary Test Dates:
- Black Belts (all ages): Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM
- White & Yellow Belt Juniors (ages 6–11): Friday, June 5 at 5:00 PM
- White through Red Belt Teens & Adults (ages 12+): Friday, June 5 at 6:00 PM
- Tiger Cubs (ages 4–5): Saturday, June 6 at 9:00 AM
- Green Belt Juniors (ages 6–11): Saturday, June 6 at 10:15 AM
- Blue, Brown & Red Belt Juniors (ages 6–11): Saturday, June 6 at 11:15 AM
Champions Ceremony Schedule
IMPORTANT: Come to the time for the belt you are wearing, not the belt you are receiving at the ceremony.
CHAMPIONS CEREMONY UNIFORM:
Remember to bring any medals earned at the last event and to wear full uniform including your current rank belt.
CHAMPIONS CEREMONY SCHEDULE:
UPDATE—MAY 24, 2026:
Due to the setbacks, we will forgo a formal Champions Ceremony this cycle.
Belts will instead be presented at the student’s next class attendance following testing.
Tiger Cubs will still receive their belts immediately following their Belt Testing on the same day.
Testing Registration Details
Registration is done online through the Tiger-Rock App. You can also follow the link to your "Student Portal" at the bottom of the emails we send.
Registration Deadline for Tiger Cubs & Color Belts
Tuesday, June 2
Registration Deadline for Black Belts
Friday, May 15
Need Makeup Testing?
Makeup Testing can be scheduled below the rank of Red Belt only. See Testing schedule above for makeup date. There is a $15 fee for Makeup Testing. Please contact us if you need to do Makeup Testing.
For this special June Belt Testing, Makeup Testing is available for all ranks, and the $15 Makeup Testing fee is waived. When registering, simply select the testing option that works best for your schedule.
Belt Testing Fees
- $65 for Tiger Cubs and Color Belts up to Level 2 Red Belt)
- $250 for Level 3 Red Belts Testing for Black Belt (includes Red Jacket Uniform, Diploma, and Monogrammed Belt)
- $150 for Black Belts (includes Monogrammed Belt)
Uniform & Equipment
Belt Testing Uniform & Equipment
Full Uniform:
- White Event Jacket (Red for Black Belts, Black for Certified Instructor Black Belts)
- Black TR Pants
- Black Performance Drifit
- Belt
- Mat Shoes or Grip Socks
- Fingerless Gloves (optional)
Sparring Gear (for Green Belt and Above Juniors, Teens & Adults):
- Helmet
- Hand Pads
- Foot Pads
- Shin Pads
- Elbow Pads
- Mouthpiece
- Groin Protector (males)
Board Requirements (for Green Belt and Above Juniors, Teens & Adults):
- White Board: ages 6-7
- Yellow Board: ages 8-9
- Orange Board: ages 10-11
- Green Board: ages 12-13 (male), ages 12-14 (female), ages 46+ (female)
- Blue Board: ages 14-15 (male), ages 15-45 (female)
- Brown Board: ages 16+ (male below 3rd Degree)
- Black Board: ages 16+ (male 3rd Degree and up)
Champions Ceremony Uniform
- Full Uniform is required for the Champions Ceremony (see above). Don't forget to wear your current belt!
- Bring your medals from the last event (Tournament, Defense Challenge, or Speed Breaker) to the Champions Ceremony
Spectator Info
Belt Testing
- A small number of seats will be available inside for spectators.
- Testing will also be streamed live on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
Champions Ceremony
- Additional chairs for spectators will be laid out for this celebration.
- Please note: the ceremony will not be streamed on Zoom.
Testing Results
Students who pass their Belt Testing will be awarded their new belt at the Champions Ceremony.
Belt Testing results will be emailed and texted typically within 24 hours of your Belt Testing.
Champion Scorecard
Students/families can use the TR App to track events that students participate in throughout the season. Students receive 5 points for every event they attend and additional points are awarded for placements. The student photo and points totals will be displayed in a digital Champions Scorecard at the next Champions Ceremony. You can update your student profile through the TR App!
Questions?
If you have any questions at all, please let us know! We're here to help!
